Biden Criticizes Netanyahu's Political Motivations in Memoir
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Former U.S. President Joe Biden criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his memoir, alleging Netanyahu prioritized his political needs over Israel's welfare. Biden also defended his own actions and mental acuity following the October 7th attacks, citing his public statements and a trip to Israel. The memoir details Biden's frustration with Netanyahu's responses to civilian casualties in Gaza.
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- Joe Biden's memoir criticizes PM Netanyahu for prioritizing political needs over Israel's interests.
- Biden expressed frustration with Netanyahu's failure to protect Israel's long-term interests.
- Biden defended his own capabilities against claims of being misled post-October 7th.
- He accused Netanyahu of making unfulfilled promises regarding civilian casualties.
- Biden called on Israel to take precautions to reduce civilian suffering in Gaza.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his new memoir, "Promise Me, Dad," excerpts of which were published by CNN. Biden alleges that Netanyahu acted out of personal political interests rather than genuine concern for Israel's long-term welfare.
"Although I understood he was under heavy pressure," Biden wrote, "I was frustrated by his failure to think like a statesman and protect Israel's long-term interests, not just his own short-term political needs." Biden described his relationship with Netanyahu as having soured significantly in recent years.
Biden also addressed criticism he faced in the U.S. following the October 7th attacks, particularly claims that he was being misled by Netanyahu regarding Israel's response in Gaza. He stated, "I called on Israel to take precautions to reduce civilian suffering since the start of the conflict."
He further accused Netanyahu of making promises he had no intention or ability to keep. "I expressed these concerns privately in many conversations with Bibi, who recognized the damage these numerous casualties were causing to Israel's image and to U.S. support for the war," Biden recounted. "But a familiar pattern of Netanyahu's became established, he would promise to do more, and then another aggressive action would follow that killed more civilians."
Biden recalled that when confronted, "Israelis always had an explanation or excuse, but the result was the same." He concluded this point by stating, "Bibi had no qualms about making promises he had no power or intention to keep." Addressing accusations about his own cognitive fitness at the time, Biden pointed to his actions, including a speech to the nation and a trip to Israel just 11 days after October 7th, as evidence of his capability.
